Construction Manager

About the Company:

Founded in 2014, Rhone is a performance lifestyle brand dedicated to championing mental fitness.  Engineered for optimal style, comfort, and performance, our clothing is designed to enhance every aspect of the active individual's life. Led by brothers Nate & Ben Checketts, Rhone is fueled by a clear vision: positively impacting lives through a commitment to mental fitness, inspiring community, and crafting performance-driven products. Rhone's purpose is straightforward yet impactful: to inspire those who challenge themselves in their relentless pursuit of progress. In addition to a robust E-commerce business and a strong wholesale presence, Rhone currently has 15 retail stores across the U.S., all of which are used for building community through various initiatives such as the brand's signature Mind & Muscle events.

About the role:

The Construction Manager will support the Retail Project Manager and be responsible for the retrofitting of our existing retail stores in preparation for our Women’s launch this year.   This is currently a temporary position with an option to convert to Full-Time in 2025. 

What you’ll do:

• Support the women’s expansion across all retail stores.

• Oversee and manage the refresh and renovation projects, from concept to execution.

• Manage timelines and budgets for the retrofit projects.

• Responsible for the accuracy of bidding packages, and hiring General Contractors, Millworkers, and Suppliers, through qualification of the competitive bidding process.

• Review all proposals and invoices, challenge as needed to maintain standards and meet goals. Surface all change orders/budget timeline variances immediately.

• Liaise with LL and obtain necessary approvals and construction documents.

• Manage architects, MEP firms, GCs, and any other external parties for the successful completion of the retrofit projects.

• Produce weekly tracking and update reports for company visibility.

• Collaborate with internal partners as needed and ensure all project milestones are met.

• Perform periodic site visits and inspect the progress of projects.

• Provide proactive resolution to field issues, concerns and conflicts.

• Support the retail team as needed.

What you’ll bring:

• 5 years of experience in project management with a strong construction background

• Computer literate with capability in email, Microsoft Office, and related business and communication tools

• Basic AutoCad – ability to prepare space plans and furnishing layouts

• Strong understanding of Retail and Operational excellence

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail

• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines

• Experience working independently in an ambiguous environment with minimal supervision

• Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to travel extensively, flexible scheduling and work weekends when necessary

• Ability to lift boxes / weight of up to 30lb

Job Type: Temporary Contract - 6 months

Reports to: Retail Project Manager

Location: Remote